Italian Pork Stuffed Peppers

May 5, 2020 Comments Off on Italian Pork Stuffed Peppers
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Italian Pork Stuffed Peppers

This is a flavorful Italian style stuffed pepper. Use green bell peppers for the lowest carbohydrate levels.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dairy-free, dinner, egg-free, italian, lunch, main, nut-free, pepper, pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 614kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 pound ground pork 80% lean
  • 1 pound ground pork 90% lean
  • 1 cup pork panko
  • 4 bell peppers green for lowest carbs
  • Parmesan grated, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ĀŗF.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and when the oil is hot, add the onions. Cook, stirring often until they soften but do not brown, 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, another minute. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the tomatoes break down and little to no liquid remains. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the ground pork and pork rinds, stirring to combine and remove from heat.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pepper halved and cook for 8 minutes, or until they soften slightly. Remove them from the water (I like to pour them out into a colander) and place them skin side down on a greased baking tray. You can also microwave the halves on high for 4-5 minutes to soften, if you’d prefer.
  • Fill the peppers with the pork mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cooked through and golden on top.

Notes

Add 2g carbs/serving if you use red or yellow bell peppers instead of green.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Pork Stuffed Peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
614
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
 
88
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
344
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
779
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
 
561
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
109
mg
132
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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